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West Atlantic open positions

At West Atlantic, we are always looking for skilled and professional colleagues. Below is a list of open positions waiting for your application. Please read our privacy policy before sending in your application.

Open positions

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Application deadline

Airworthiness Engineer / Technical Services Engineer

Location:
East Midlands Airport
Application deadline:
27/10/2023

 

Position Type:            Permanent                             

Department:              Engineering    

Location:                    East Midlands Airport

Responsible to:          Technical Manager                

About West Atlantic UK

West Atlantic is an air cargo operator with a long and significant history within the UK and European air cargo market. West Atlantic operates a mixed fleet of Boeing 737 Classic, 737NG and turboprop aircraft to deliver competitive on-time performance for a portfolio of major global logistics organisations, national mail carriers and ad-hoc charters. West Atlantic maintains both a UK AOC and European AOC as well as a partnership with another major European carrier in order to meet customer needs regardless of changes to the economic and political landscape.

Role Summary

Provide Part “M” / “CAMO” Airworthiness Support Function within the Technical Services Department. Support the CAMO Manager to maintain control of all applicable airworthiness requirements and maintain all data required to demonstrate compliance. Support the Accountable Manger to investigate Occurrence reports submitted to the Safety Management System. Provide technical support to resolve aircraft technical defects, with a focus on Airframe and Structural Repairs.

Responsibilities

  • Periodic review of Aircraft Maintenance Programmes against fleet Maintained Aircraft. Implement/validate changes to the AMP and ensure all AMP requirements are being controlled effectively in the computerised maintenance system.
  • Undertake reviews of incoming aircraft transferring aircraft into and out of West Atlantic Maintenance Programmes to ensure compliance with all applicable airworthiness requirements and define bridging requirements as required.
  • Perform Airworthiness Directive and non-mandatory SB/SL assessment and manage embodiment onto the aircraft. Generate AD/SB compliance reports periodically or as required to support Airworthiness Reviews (ARCs).
  • Provide expert technical support to assist in all aspects of repairs, modifications and configuration changes carried out on fleet aircraft, and subsequent management of the aircraft AMP and reports to demonstrate compliance with all resulting changes.
  • Perform technical authoring of maintenance instructions (work cards) to comply with all airworthiness requirements and provide technical support to maintenance planning department.
  • Liaison with relevant aircraft manufacturers to gain and implement approved repair schemes and assist with problematic defect diagnosis.
  • Liaison with component or accessory vendors to assist with problems encountered, including fault tracing.
  • Management of the approved Part Number and Interchangeability database in accordance with the approved maintenance data.
  • Work with colleagues across Europe in support of wider group level projects to dynamically reposition aircraft between AOCs to meet contract requirements.
  • Manage Subcontractor organisations to maintain active airworthiness control of aircraft for which certain airworthiness activities are Subcontracted.
  • Investigation of Occurrence Reports in support of the Safety Management System.
  • Other reasonable airworthiness activities and tasks as directed by the Technical Manager or CAMO Manager.

Academic/Educational Requirements

  • Educated to Degree Level, B1 License or equivalent.

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Minimum 7 years Aviation Engineering experience.
  • Comprehensive understanding of Part M/CAMO and Part 145, and UK National Requirements.
  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Effective Information Technology skills.
  • Possess confident and effective communication skills in English (both written & verbal).
  • Ability to make good judgements based on the needs of the company operation, in a very fluid, fast changing environment.
  • Proven problem solving, planning & organisational skills.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

  • Previous experience in a Continuing Airworthiness Management organization.
  • Previous experience as B1 licensed engineer performing or supervising sheet metal or composite repairs to airframe, fairings and flight controls, and/or managing continued airworthiness of aircraft structures in a CAMO environment.
  • Previous experience liaising with FAA DER or UK/EASA Part 21 to obtain approved aircraft repair data.
  • Experience on B737CL/NG (or similar Boeing products) and/or ATR 42/72.
  • Experience with Trax EMRO maintenance control software.
  • Able to demonstrate experience performing a majority, or all of, the Responsibilities described above.

Salary

£52,000 - £58,000 (depending upon experience)

 


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Compliance Auditor

Location:
East Midlands Airport
Application deadline:
07/10/2023

Position Type:            Compliance Auditor

Department:              Compliance Monitoring Department

Location:                     East Midlands

Responsible to:          UK Compliance Monitoring Manager

 

 

Role Summary

 

Reporting directly to the West Atlantic UK (WAUK) Compliance Monitoring Manager (CMM), you will be responsible for the completion of audit, and any additional oversight activities required to assure compliance with the applicable regulatory requirements and procedures across all company approvals and approved/new provider locations.

 

Responsibilities

  • Support the CMM in the development of the Compliance Monitoring Programme and its implementation.
  • Complete audits for regulatory compliance with regards to UK CAA Part 145, EASA Foreign Part 145 and UK CAA Part CAMO company approvals. 
  • Assist where required with oversight activity of Flight Operations, Ground Operations and Crew Training and other relevant compliance department activities.
  • Perform and coordinate all aspects of oversight activity in a lead auditor role including the preparation of audit scopes and checklists to ensure the required regulatory aspects are included.
  • Conduct audit of external suppliers/sub-contractors/contracted providers.
  • Assist with the hosting of Authority and Customer audits.
  • To be pro-active in the development of the compliance monitoring system to promote a value-added service and continuous improvement.
  • Where required, represent the CMM at internal/external meetings.
  • To maintain competence and knowledge in relation to the applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor applicable regulation for change and notify the appropriate NP and CMM.
  • To support NP’s and department heads in the timely resolution and closure of all audit findings and associated corrective/preventative actions.

Requirements

Technical:

  • 5 years’ experience within the regulated aviation domain (Essential)
  • Demonstrable experience of auditing within aviation (Essential)
  • Recognised Auditor Qualification (Essential)
  • Knowledge of Continuing Airworthiness Management (Part-M/CAMO) and Aircraft Maintenance (Part-145) regulation and activities (Essential)
  • Knowledge of Safety Management System requirements (Essential)
  • Degree of flexibility due to some UK and International travel (Essential)
  • Lead aviation auditor qualification (Desirable)
  • Experience/auditing of Flight/Ground Operations & Crew Training (Desirable)
  • Experience with industry recognised management system tools (Desirable)
  • Experience with Health and Safety auditing/inspections (Desirable)

 

As a person:

  • Team player
  • Analytical, Disciplined and constructively critical.
  • Good judgement.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Good communicational skills and crystal-clear verbal and oral communication
  • Ability to see the big picture and be solution driven.

 

 

Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary, to be discussed at interview.
  • 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
  • Auto-enrolment pension
  • 40 hours per week
  • Hybrid working arrangements (office/home) available.
  • Access to the WAUK Electric Car and Cycle to Work Schemes

 

 

Salary


Subject to the level of experience and skill the salary would level between:

£38,000 - £45,000 Per annum

 

 

 


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Fleet Maintenance Manager – 737/ATR Fleet

Location:
East Midlands Airport
Application deadline:
13/10/2023

Position Type:           Permanent, Full-Time

Work Pattern            Days – Flexibility Required

Department:             Engineering

Location:                   EMA/Coventry

Responsible to:         Part M Manager        

Role Summary

Provide support, oversight and ensure compliance for the B737/ATR operation for both Line Operations and Heavy Base Maintenance inputs.

Reporting to the Part M Manager to ensure that all work is carried out efficiently, effectively and on a timely basis.

Maintenance Manager Responsibilities

  • Prepare and present (third party) line maintenance contracts as required for the business.
  • Ensure (third part) Line Maintenance resources receive adequate CAME and company procedures training plus access to the necessary airworthiness data.
  • Contact point for LMC regarding escalation of technical problems in the operation.
  • Coordinate and arrange line maintenance support based on (ad-hoc) route structure changes.
  • Oversight and auditing of contracted Line stations in both UK and Europe to ensure company standards are maintained.
  • Investigate SMS reports related to Line Operations.
  • Oversight and amendments of spares stock holding at existing, new or ad-hoc line stations.
  • Management of the on-site liaison engineers during heavy maintenance check inputs or freighter conversion programmes carried out with third party MRO’s.
  • Ensure that the work carried out to the aircraft is to the required company standard and within contractual requirements.
  • Examination and authorisation of additional work items arising from inspection findings.
  • Liaison with Technical Records, Technical Services and Logistics where necessary to ensure that respective queries raised by the MRO are fielded in the most efficient manner.
  • Provide regular timely and succinct progress reports to the relevant departments within the business regarding the progress and potential delays.
  • Initial point of contact for the Liaison department relating to escalations, assignment of projects, holidays etc.

Academic/Educational Requirements

  • Educated to ‘A’ level or equivalent
  • 737 type Rating

Required Skills/Experience/knowledge:

  • Familiarity with computer systems to allow good communication and interrogation of stores and logistics transactions.
  • Understanding of Part CAMO & Part 145 responsibilities.
  • Experience of base maintenance activates.
  • Familiarity with structural repairs SB, AD & modification embodiment work.

Required Personal Attributes:

  • Good outgoing personality with communicative and diplomacy/negotiating skills to ensure a good working relationship with the contracted MRO and the ability, when needed, to be forceful to ensure that the MRO is providing reasonable value for the services provided.
  • Flexibility to travel when required.
  • Organised, consistent and structured with the ability to work away from the UK for limited periods of time.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Proactive, confident, self-starter
  • Proven Planning & Organisation and problem solving skills

 


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Operations Officer - OCC

Location:
East Midlands Airport
Application deadline:
12/10/2023

Position Type:            Permanent, Full-Time

Work Pattern             Shift Working - including nights and weekends

Department:              Operations Control Centre

Location:                     East Midlands Airport

Responsible to:          OCC Manager

 

Role Summary

 

Responsible for carrying out all daily operational activities and ensuring consistent, concise information flow with customers and group airline departments.

 

Ensure that all flights are ready for on-time dispatch and conform to Company and legal requirements.

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Support/assist with crew requirements e.g. accommodation and transportation as appropriate. Respond to aircrew enquiries. Update daily the flight crew management system.
  • Carry out all departmental administration to the required standards, timelines and regulations.
  • Proactively manage resources in the operational period to achieve a safe, efficient and on-time operation.
  • Ensure confidentiality of all sensitive information and data received in the OCC is maintained at all times in accordance with good practice and legislation.
  • Maintain professional standards and behaviours in accordance with good practice and company policy.
  • Responsible for flight watch ensuring that all movements are recorded in a timely manner and any disruption is highlighted to the OCC Shift Supervisor immediately.
  • Maintain a weather and NOTAM watch appropriate to the network and communicate risks to the OCC Shift Supervisor.
  • Ensure all planned flights have a filed flight plan in accordance with the operational schedule.  
  • Ensure that all required flight documentation is available to aircrew.
  • Assist the supervisor in providing operational direction to Line Maintenance Control ensuring maintenance actions are tailored to meet the requirements of the customer with minimal disruption.
  • Carry out the following tasks for ad-hoc flights and disrupted schedules:
    • Arrange / change / cancel ground handling as required
    • Obtain / change / cancel runway slots as required
    • Plan routes and revise flight plans as required
  • Ensure all customer and internal reports are completed and distributed on time and in full.
  • Assist with customer enquiries as required.

 

 

Academic/Educational Requirements

 

  • Educated to ‘A’ level or equivalent

 

 

 

Required Skills/Experience/knowledge:

 

  • Minimum 2 years recent Aviation Operations experience, preferably in an airline operational control or crew planning environment
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of flight planning, FDP Limitations, Weather reports & NOTAM’s
  • Proven ability to work under pressure
  • Use of aviation specific computer software including flight planning and ops control
  • Effective and proven positive interpersonal skills and a demonstrable ability to work within a team.
  • Excellent communication skills (both written & verbal)
  • Proven problem solving & Planning skills
  • Attention to detail and numeracy skills.

 

 

 

Terms and Conditions:

 

  • £24,239 plus £2500 shift allowance
  • Holidays
  • Mix of 12-hour night and day shifts on a fixed pattern 0600-1800 / 1800-0600.
  • Pension

 

 


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Assistant Accountant

Location:
East Midlands Airport
Application deadline:
12/10/2023

Position Type:            Permanent, Full-Time

Work Pattern             Days

Department:              Finance

Location:                    EMA/Hybrid

Responsible to:          Finance Manager

Role Summary

The assistant accountant is a key role in supporting the Finance Manager in ensuring key financial processes are completed to enable the accurate production of the monthly/annual financial statements and to ensure proper financial controls (all reconciliations done and clearing accounts cleared).

Main Responsibilities

  • Sales invoicing - ensure all flights are properly invoiced to customers in line with each customer contract
  • Customer account maintenance – ensure new accounts and changes are made in line with the customer contract
  • Vendor review
    • Review of vendor payment details and advise Purchase Ledger of any changes required
    • Changes to bank details confirmed with supplier
  • Major account management finance support – work with the operations account manager to ensure that all invoices are raised promptly and that all costs are properly recharged and that all customer queries are responded to promptly.
  • Monthly balance sheet reconciliations and review
  • Accounting for IOM subsidiary – month end journals, reconciliations
  • Assist with preparation for Statutory accounts
  • Assist with VAT returns
  • Assist with Tax return preparation/queries
  • Vendor creation and payment review
    • Assist with project to automate the vendor payment process
    • Assist with update to vendor onboarding process
    • Updating bank payment details in Business Central
  • Intra group recharges – ensure all intra group charges on the balance sheet are promptly invoiced each month
  • Customer cost recharges – ensure all costs are promptly recharged to the customers
  • Bank Reconciliations –Review bank reconciliation for month end financial statements
  • Adhoc
    • New inventory system implementation impacts on finance processes
    • Intra Group review

Academic/Educational Requirements

  • Educated to ‘A’ level or equivalent
  • Accounting/Finance qualification

Required Skills/Experience/knowledge:

  • 2-5 years experience within a finance team
  • Knowledge of Airline Industry an advantage
  • Excellent IT skills specifically ERP systems (Microsoft Business Central preferred), and Microsoft Excel.
  • Clear and concise written and spoken communication skills
  • Ability to present written information in a structured and balanced way
  • Complete tasks on time, especially during financial period ends
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and be able to deal effectively and professionally with both internal and external clients and suppliers.
  • Proactive, confident, self-starter with ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to work to strict deadlines.
  • Attention to detail, accuracy & quality minded

Salary

£40,000

Please note there is no loyalty bonus with this role for new or existing employees.


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EMA Hub B2 Engineer ( Days)

Location:
East Midlands Airport
Application deadline:
12/10/2023

Position Type:           Permanent Full-Time             

Department:              P145 West Atlantic   

Location:                   EMA East Midlands Hub

Responsible to:         Base Maintenance Manager

Shift Pattern:            Week on/Week Off 

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Role Summary

To provide and support effective and efficient engineering at EMA and across the UK network, that meets the operational requirements in a sustainable and safe manner.

Responsible for ensuring the relevant B2 work at EMA is carried out on time, in full, and to the required standards. Responsible for covering line station annual leave and attending AOG call outs.

Responsibilities

Responsible for certifying the work at EMA; In consultation with the Shift Supervisors and Base Maintenance Manager.

Ensure all work is completed IAW company procedures and the relevant maintenance documentation, technical logs and work orders, are completed and returned to technical records.

Responsible for ensuring any required parts/tools for maintenance are ordered correctly and monitor with logistics/supervisors regarding estimated delivery times.

Ensure tools and equipment are treated correctly and are stored in the correct locations.

Responsible for ensuring proper handover procedures are completed IAW the MOE.

Ensure company premises are maintained and good housekeeping standards are always met. Report any building/facilities defects to Shift Supervisors and/or Base Maintenance Manager 

Be well informed about valid instructions, regulations and maintenance information.

Be well informed about the procedures regarding production quality control and quality audit especially how they apply at the specific maintenance tasks.

Perform maintenance on equipment that is used for maintenance and apply a high maintenance standard. Restore and clean all equipment after the maintenance activity. When equipment fails or is found to be faulty, immediately report this to the certifying staff.

Keep current with the approved working schedules, Company procedures, requirements and any authorisation ratings held for the work performed.

Have confidence to issue an SMS report if a violation from the established WAS Flight Safety Standard is discovered.

Carry out any other such reasonable duties as the company sees fit in accordance with the responsibilities of the position.

Academic/Educational Requirements

Unrestricted UK B2 License

Relevant Type Rating to West Atlantic B737 NG, B737 CL, ATR72/100/200

Required Skills/Experience:

Minimum 5 years Aviation Engineering experience

Must be Proactive, self-motivated & confident self-starter

Effective interpersonal skills

Possess confident and effective communication skills (both written & verbal)

Ability to make good judgements based on the needs of the company operation, in a very fluid, fast changing environment.

Proven problem solving and Planning & Organizing skills.

Salary

Basic £53,000

Shift Allowance: £6,500

 2nd Type rating: £4,000

 3rd Type rating: £2,000

 Additional bonus and allowances to be discussed during interview.

Company Pension Included

Please note there is no loyalty bonus with this role for new or existing employees.


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EMA B2 Engineer - Nights

Location:
East Midlands Airport
Application deadline:
12/10/2023

Position Type:           Permanent Full-Time             

Department:              P145 West Atlantic   

Location:                   EMA East Midlands Hub

Responsible to:         Base Maintenance Manager

Shift Pattern:            Week on/Week Off 

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Role Summary

To provide and support effective and efficient engineering at EMA and across the UK network, that meets the operational requirements in a sustainable and safe manner.

Responsible for ensuring the relevant B2 work at EMA is carried out on time, in full, and to the required standards. Responsible for covering line station annual leave and attending AOG call outs.

Responsibilities

Responsible for certifying the work at EMA; In consultation with the Shift Supervisors and Base Maintenance Manager.

Ensure all work is completed IAW company procedures and the relevant maintenance documentation, technical logs and work orders, are completed and returned to technical records.

Responsible for ensuring any required parts/tools for maintenance are ordered correctly and monitor with logistics/supervisors regarding estimated delivery times.

Ensure tools and equipment are treated correctly and are stored in the correct locations.

Responsible for ensuring proper handover procedures are completed IAW the MOE.

Ensure company premises are maintained and good housekeeping standards are always met. Report any building/facilities defects to Shift Supervisors and Line Maintenance Manager 

Be well informed about valid instructions, regulations and maintenance information.

Be well informed about the procedures regarding production quality control and quality audit especially how they apply at the specific maintenance tasks.

Perform maintenance on equipment that is used for maintenance and apply a high maintenance standard. Restore and clean all equipment after the maintenance activity. When equipment fails or is found to be faulty, immediately report this to the certifying staff.

Keep current with the approved working schedules, Company procedures, requirements and any authorisation ratings held for the work performed.

Have confidence to issue an SMS report if a violation from the established WAS Flight Safety Standard is discovered.

Carry out any other such reasonable duties as the company sees fit in accordance with the responsibilities of the position.

Academic/Educational Requirements

Unrestricted UK B2 License

Relevant Type Rating to West Atlantic B737 NG, B737 CL, ATR72/100/200

Required Skills/Experience:

Minimum 5 years Aviation Engineering experience

Must be Proactive, self-motivated & confident self-starter

Effective interpersonal skills

Possess confident and effective communication skills (both written & verbal)

Ability to make good judgements based on the needs of the company operation, in a very fluid, fast changing environment.

Proven problem solving and Planning & Organizing skills.

Salary

Basic £53,000

Shift Allowance: £10,000 ( Nights) 

 2nd Type rating: £4,000

 3rd Type rating: £2,000

 Additional bonus and allowances to be discussed during interview.

Company Pension Included

Please note there is no loyalty bonus with this role for new or existing employees.

 


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CAT A Licensed Mechanic - Aberdeen

Location:
East Midlands Airport
Application deadline:
12/10/2023

Position Type:          Permanent, Full-Time

Work Pattern             7 on 7 off

Department:              Engineering Part 145

Location:                   Aberdeen Airport

Responsible to:        Line Maintenance Manager – Part 145   

Role Summary

West Atlantic UK are inviting applications for Cat A Licensed mechanics to be based at our Aberdeen Airport line station. This position offers an attractive shift pattern of 7 on 7 off, working only days. The successful candidate will be energetic and committed, able to work well from his/her own initiative, while being an integral part of our team.

Responsibilities

  • Carrying out maintenance tasks as required on B737-400/800
  • Maintain a high standard of work in all tasks.
  • Follow all company procedures, policies and regulations.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
  • AOG support at other West Atlantic line stations
  • Experienced in all zones on the aircraft.
  • Willing to work shifts

Required Skills/Experience/knowledge

  • CAA Part - 66 Cat A license holder (Essential)
  • EASA Part – 66 Cat A license holder (Desirable)
  • Recognized aircraft maintenance apprenticeship/training
  • Excellent spoken and written English is essential
  • The right to work in the UK
  • Full Driving license
  • Proven organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Flexible approach to working in a fast-changing environment

Salary

£39945

For internal candidates - there is no loyalty bonus with this role


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Purchase Order Controller

Location:
East Midlands Airport
Application deadline:
12/10/2023

Position Type:              Permanent, Full-Time

Work Pattern                Days

Department:                 Group Logistics & Procurement

Location:                      East Midlands

Responsible to:           Josip Lukis, Supply Chain Manager, West Atlantic Sweden AB

Role Summary

To process aircraft spare parts requirements initiated by the Part M, Part 145 maintenance to keep the Aircrafts fully operational ready 24/7 with the highest level of quality by applying the proper airworthiness instructions within limiting and reducing unnecessary additional cost charges; this role is to interpret West Atlantic & SwiftAir group policies and procedures as well as regulatory requirements and develop plans appropriate to the tasks as associated with this position. 

Responsibilities

  • Perform purchasing functions as required to ensure company consistently receives high value goods and services.
  • Extending spare part vendors in the open market.
  • Process warranty claims between company and vendors.
  • Supporting Stock Control and Maintenance with their needs of spares and Aircraft materials in the best quality and lead time.
  • Ensuring treating all AOGs situation on proper priority to always ensure fully Aircraft operation.
  • Ensuring providing full support (information) to finance in order to have better service from the current vendor.
  • Process searching Aircraft Parts in the Market.
  • Carry out the required follow up on all quotations and orders that ensure on time shipping and delivery.
  • Having full control on the way of shipping the spare parts to have sufficient shipping costs by consolidating the shipments as many as possible.
  • Measuring the AOG situation not to be delayed and consolidate the shipping to reduce the cost.
  • Review parts consumption against work orders to ensure completeness, and accuracy prior to closing.
  • Interfaces with Accounts Payable to administer vendor credits, receivable and/or payable requirements.
  • Shift work. Requires availability to work weekend, holidays and/or evenings depending on business needs.
  • Work in a highly stressful and demanding environment with ever changing priorities.
  • Work & liaise close with all logistics & procurement teams of West Atlantic Group and SwiftAir Group of companies and its subsidiaries.
  • Other duties as assigned by the Supply Chain Manager and higher management.

Academic/Educational Requirements

  • Graduate or Equivalent education in logistics/supply chain field

Required Skills/Experience/knowledge:

  • 5 years of aircraft part buying experience. Must have knowledge and experience with aviation parts and supplies.
  • Effective negotiation skills.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite of products including Excel.
  • ERP Knowledge and experience utilizing (aviation) work order software, maintenance tracking software, word processing and spreadsheet software.
  • Working knowledge of (domestic & international) shipping regulations and industry best practices.
  • Be familiar with purchasing processes, shipping and receiving as well as warranty administration.
  • Ability to multitask and work efficiently and accurately under pressure.

 Terms 

  • Salary £30, 547
  • Competitive Company Pension Scheme 

 


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Crewing Officer - OCC

Location:
East Midlands Airport
Application deadline:
12/10/2023

Position Type:            Permanent, Full-Time

Work Pattern             Shift Working - including nights and weekends

Department:              Operations Control Centre

Location:                     East Midlands Airport

Responsible to:          OCC Manager

 

Role Summary

 

Responsible for carrying out all daily operational activities and ensuring consistent, concise information flow with customers and group airline departments.

 

Ensure that all flights are ready for on-time dispatch and conform to Company and legal requirements.

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Co-ordinate the short-term crewing of all operated flights in accordance with company policy and relevant legislation to achieve a safe and efficient flying programme.
  • Effectively communicate with other OCC staff and update the OCC Shift Supervisor on any ongoing crewing related issues and proposed solutions.
  • Carry out the following for ad-hoc flights and disrupted schedules:
    • Use all resources available to ensure all scheduled flights in the operational period are correctly crewed.
    • Ensure revised crew schedules are compliant for the operational period.
    • Ensure all travel and accommodation arrangements are made, changed or cancelled as required.
  • Comprehensively hand over ongoing work and upcoming risks, challenges and opportunities to the relief shift with the aim of maintaining a robust flying schedule with respect to flight crew.
  • Account for and track non-flying personnel on West Atlantic aircraft.
  • Manage crew training requirements within the period of responsibility ensuring that crew do not operate with a critical training check expired and that any disrupted training is reported to the OCC Supervisor and the relevant Training Department.
  • Support/assist with crew requirements e.g. accommodation and transportation as appropriate. Respond to aircrew enquiries. Update daily the flight crew management system.
  • Carry out all departmental administration to the required standards, timelines and regulations.
  • Ensure confidentiality of all sensitive information and data received in the OCC is maintained at all times in accordance with good practice and legislation.
  • Maintain professional standards and behaviours in accordance with good practice and company policy.

 

Academic/Educational Requirements

 

  • Educated to ‘A’ level or equivalent

 

 

 

Required Skills/Experience/knowledge:

 

  • Minimum 2 years recent Aviation Operations experience, preferably in an airlines operational control or crew planning environment
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of FDP Limitations
  • Proven ability to work under pressure
  • Use of aviation specific computer software including flight planning and ops control
  • Effective and proven positive interpersonal skills and a demonstrable ability to work within a team.
  • Excellent communication skills (both written & verbal)
  • Proven problem solving & Planning skills
  • Attention to detail and numeracy skills.

 

 

 

Terms and Conditions:

 

  • £24,239 plus £2500 shift allowance
  • Holidays
  • Mix of 12-hour night and day shifts on a fixed pattern 0600-1800 / 1800-0600.
  • Pension

 


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CAT A Licensed Mechanic - Edinburgh and Aberdeen

Location:
Application deadline:
12/10/2023

Position Type:          Permanent, Full-Time

Work Pattern             7 on 7 off

Department:              Engineering Part 145

Location:                   Edinburgh Airport

Responsible to:        Line Maintenance Manager – Part 145   

Role Summary

West Atlantic UK are inviting applications for Cat A Licensed mechanics to be based at our Edinburgh Airport line station. This position offers an attractive shift pattern of 7 on 7 off, working only days. The successful candidate will be energetic and committed, able to work well from his/her own initiative, while being an integral part of our team.

Responsibilities

  • Carrying out maintenance tasks as required on B737-400/800
  • Maintain a high standard of work in all tasks.
  • Follow all company procedures, policies and regulations.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
  • AOG support at other West Atlantic line stations
  • Experienced in all zones on the aircraft.
  • Willing to work shifts

Required Skills/Experience/knowledge

  • CAA Part - 66 Cat A license holder (Essential)
  • EASA Part – 66 Cat A license holder (Desirable)
  • Recognized aircraft maintenance apprenticeship/training
  • Excellent spoken and written English is essential
  • The right to work in the UK
  • Full Driving license
  • Proven organizational skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Flexible approach to working in a fast-changing environment

Salary

£41,445

For internal candidates - there is no loyalty bonus with this role

 


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Technical Records Controller

Location:
East Midlands Airport
Application deadline:
12/10/2023

Position Type:            Permanent, Full Time

Work Pattern             Days – Monday to Friday.

Department:              Technical Records & Planning

Location:                    East Midlands Airport

Responsible to:          Lead Technical Records & Planning Engineer

Office or Hybrid :        Office Based   

Role Summary

The technical records controller is a key position within West Atlantic UK, serving the primary purpose of ensuring technical data relating to aircraft flight utilisation and technical defects are received and processed within West Atlantic UK in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements. This position will suit a proactive and target driven individual with high levels of attention to detail. With aviation record keeping becoming more dependent on electronic documentation this position will require substantial input in to digitalising paper records accurately on behalf of West Atlantic UK and their customers. This position will suit an experienced administrator with the ability to follow processes and time targets.

Responsibilities

  • Daily entry of aircraft flight times along with defects and rectification actions.
  • Ensuring continuation of accurate aircraft times within the aircraft technical log and log books.
  • Processing of aircraft technical defects with high levels of accuracy required to ensure reliability data correctly presented.
  • Compliance auditing of completed aircraft technical log pages and work orders.
  • Liaison with P145 suppliers to ensure completed maintenance records are returned within the contracted timescales.
  • Liaison with maintenance planning to report any discrepancies within the aircraft log books that could affect scheduled maintenance requirements.
  • Control of department email address, ensuring all queries are directed to the responsible person and answered within a reasonable timescale.
  • Control the flow of digital records into the department, ensuring a robust and regulated system of records control is managed.
  • Receipt of physical paperwork from both internal and external parties, ensuring all paperwork is present ahead of periodic archiving
  • Scanning of physical paperwork, ensuring no records go to storage without a digital record being available.
  • Compilation and submission of monthly utilisation reports for lessors and airline.
  • Support of the CAMO Subcontractor with records management and respond on their queries.  
  • Liaising with in-house and contracted P145 with regards to the return of the required paperwork in the specified timeframes.
  • Perform additional tasks as directed by the Lead Technical Records and Planning Engineer.

Academic/Educational Requirements

  • Educated to A Level

Required Skills/Experience/knowledge:

  • Previous experience processing technical data within Pt145 or CAMO environment
  • Demonstratable proactive characteristicsDemonstratable experience in managing their own workflow and ability to complete requirements within set timescales.
  • Team player with ability to work using own initiative when necessary
  • Demonstratable confident and clear communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to interpret OEM and airline technical documentation
  • Proficient in the use of all Microsoft Office applications

Desirable Skills

  • Demonstratable skills on the use of M&E software systems Trax Emro.
  • Working with and/or on behalf of third party customer aircraft
  • Experience of working with aircraft types within the West Atlantic UK fleet

Terms and Conditions

Salary: £28,000

Annual Leave : 25 days plus 8 Bank Holidays

Pension Scheme


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Assistant to the NPCT

Location:
East Midlands Airport
Application deadline:
11/10/2023

Position Type:            Full time (40hrs) Permanent 

Work Pattern             pattern 21/28 which incorporates 1 week flying

Department:              Crew Training

Location:                     East Midlands

Responsible to:          Nominated Person Crew Training (NP CT) 

Role Summary

A fantastic opportunity to support the NPCT and Deputy NPCT within the training team.

This is within the West Atlantic UK AOC and serves to support the management of the Crew Training Department, including assisting with the delivery of departmental projects and contributing to the development of training programs and teams.  The role supports the promotion and development of training standards within West Atlantic UK and ensures training is conducted in an effective and compliant manner, promoting operational safety.  The position supports both ATO and AOC crew training.

The role will report to the West Atlantic UK Nominated Person Crew Training.  To supplement and support the training department, experience as TRI/TRE/SFI/SFE essential although this does not need to be current but must be evidenced.  Additional experience in airline management and familiarity with safety management systems is beneficial. 

The successful candidate will work a flexible pattern with line flying duties undertaken approximately one week a month.  The working pattern will include one week off every four weeks.  Applicants qualified as a B737 instructor/examiner may also occasionally conduct simulator training/examining.  Office working will be conducted on a hybrid basis.

Responsibilities

  • To assist with the tasks detailed in the West Atlantic Operations Manual for the Nominated Person Crew Training (NP CT)
  • Maintain familiarity with company and regulatory required training requirements.
  • Recommend changes to training practices, policies and materials to improve airline safety, compliance and efficiencies.

Specific duties will include:

  • Monitor operational and training performance and report specific training matters to the NP Crew Training.
  • Recommend and support the implementation of new training methods and content.
  • Support and manage training teams in the design of recurrent training materials.
  • Monitor and evaluate training reports to identify individual and pilot trends.
  • Monitoring the progress of crews during initial and operator conversion training.
  • Assist with the standardisation of training and checking across company fleets.
  • Perform departmental compliance inspections and trainer assessments.
  • Assist with and lead projects as required by the NP Crew Training.
  • Support the implementation of an electronic training records system.
  • Investigate training department related safety reports.
  • Contribute to the updating of company and departmental operational procedures.
  • Assist with the development of B737 training materials.

Academic/Educational Requirements

  • Educated to ‘A’ level or equivalent.

Required Skills/Experience/knowledge:

  • MUST Hold a B737 Type Rating (minimum of 1500hrs on type)
  • Experience as a TRI/TRE/SFI/SFE on any multicrew type.
  • Flexible on work pattern to meet demand of the training department.
  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an airline training role.  
  • Comprehensive Knowledge of UK Air Operations & Aircrew Regulation.
  • Familiarity with the requirements of initial and recurrent crew training.
  • Confident IT skills specifically Microsoft Office including Word & Excel.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and encourage colleagues.
  • Confident ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Excellent risk and mitigation awareness.
  • Proven planning & organisation and problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to support and influence change.
  • Able to encourage the development of standards in others.
  • Attention to detail & quality minded.

Desirable Skills/Experience/knowledge:

  • Previous airline management experience
  • Familiarity with airline management systems including Flight Data Monitoring, Risk Management & Safety Management.
  • Candidates must have as a minimum of 4000 hours, with 2000 multicrew time.

Salary will be discussed prior to interview and is dependent on qualifications.


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Stores Person - Night Shifts

Location:
East Midlands Airport
Application deadline:
06/10/2023

The West Atlantic Group is one of the markets leading providers of dedicated airfreight service to European National Mail Organisations and airfreight capacity to Global Integrators and freight forwarders. With a fleet of 30 aircraft, which includes the British Aerospace ATP, ATR ,Bombardier CRJ 200 PF, Boeing 737-300 / 400 / 800 Freighters, we presently cover a capacity range from 6.5 to 22 metric tonnes. With more than 50 years of continuous operating experience operations are performed throughout Europe and beyond with a staff of around 500 employees. The West Atlantic Group holds two Air Operating Certificates, West Atlantic UK based at East Midlands Airport and West Atlantic Sweden based at Malmo Airport. The AOC’s combined operate over 24,000 flights annually . The Group Focus is on safe operations, high reliability, and customer service. Air Freight solutions . Wherever, whenever

Position Type:            Permanent

Shifts:                        Monday to Friday 20:00 to 04:30

Department:              Logistics         

Location:                    EMA

Responsible to:          Logistics Manager

Role Summary

Responsible for Assisting with the control of West Atlantic material and Logistics solution for UK including inventory control

Responsible for assisting with Customs Import/Export and material support to the aircraft maintenance operations in UK and Europe

Responsibilities

  • Manage Goods in from receipt and inspection in line with EASA and FAA regulations
  • Ensure the accurate selection of aircraft parts for use within the engineering group
  • Ensure the timely dispatch of parts to the customers and operators
  • Facilitate and effectively operate engineering counter enquiries and tool allocation
  • Conduct stock counts as requested
  • Other duties related to the efficient and effective management of Logistics
  • Use a computerised maintenance inventory system to record all material transactions, ensuring availability of aircraft parts and materials for aircraft maintenance
  • Ensure all activities are carried out safely and good housekeeping standards are met at all times.
  • Deliver COMAT stock to the aircraft through the night

Academic/Educational Requirements

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Previous experience within a stores/warehouse environment
  • Possess good communication skills (both written & verbal)
  • Ability to work on own and within a team
  • Ability to take the initiative
  • Basic IT Skills

Salary

Circa £24,273 depending on experience

£2500 – Shift Allowance

 

 

 


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EMA Mechanic

Location:
East Midlands Airport
Application deadline:
05/10/2023

Position Type:                  Mechanic           

Department:                     Hangar Engineering        

Location:                            East Midlands Airport

Responsible to:                Shift supervisors/Certifying staff/Base Maintenance Manager

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Role Summary

To support effective and efficient hangar engineering at EMA, that meets the operational requirements in a sustainable and safe manner.

Responsibilities

  • Be well informed about valid instructions, regulations and maintenance information.
  • Ensure that the material installed in the form of spare parts, equipment or standard parts is of the correct and approved type and quality.
  • Perform all maintenance work according to the valid instructions and documentation.
  • Be well informed about the procedures regarding production quality control and quality audit especially how they apply at the specific maintenance tasks.
  • Perform maintenance on equipment that is used for maintenance and apply a high maintenance standard. Restore and clean all equipment after the maintenance activity. When equipment fails or is found to be faulty, immediately report this to the certifying staff.
  • Keep current with the approved working schedules, Company -procedures, -requirements and any authorisation ratings held for the work performed.
  • Have confidence to issue an SMS report if a violation from the established WAS Flight Safety Standard is discovered.

Academic/Educational Requirements

  • Recognized modern apprenticeship in engineering or equivalent military training

Required Skills/Experience:

  • Commercial aviation engineering experience
  • Must be Proactive & self-motivated
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Possess confident and effective communication skills (both written & verbal)

Salary

  • Basic £32,000
  • Shift Allowance £6,500
  • Company Pension

 

Please note there is no loyalty bonus with this role for new or existing employees.


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Milou Frohn

Pilot

I’ve always loved to fly and to be able to do that for a living and see so much of the world is fantastic. The most important thing is having a great company behind us, always helping me to develop and providing all the support I need.

Lukas Biörnsen

Technical administration

West Atlantic is a great employer and take a real interest in my development and work life balance. The administrative side of the company is a really important part of our operation and I’m glad my role plays an important part in making sure our aircraft deliver on time.

Sandra Hellgren

Airplane Maintenance

I take great pride in my role in keeping our fleet in the air, every minute on the ground is time that we can’t help our customers. Getting our aircraft up and running again safely is what I enjoy the most.
 

Loading activities at EMA

Photo: Rob Edson, Ground Operations Manager, UK

 

Inflight to Svalbard

Photo: Jonas Holmberg, First Officer CRJ

 

First Boeing 737-800 arrives at EMA

Photo: Unknown

 

Team spirit in cockpit

Photo: Bertrand Pouderoux, Captain ATP

 

Safety training

Photo: Alastair Yardy, First Officer 737

 

Maintenance in Malmö

Photo: Geovanny Mejia, Technician

 

Celebrating a new contract

Photo: Nigel Hiorns, Managing Director and AM, UK

 

767 In the Hangar

Photo: Michelle Plunkett, 767 Engineer

 

On the flight deck

Photo: Elliot Longly, First Officer ATP

 

737 on ground

Photo: Charles Cleves, VP Sales

 

Office life

Photo: Aleksandra Rashid, Finance Controller - Maintenance

 

View from cockpit

Photo: Geovanny Mejia, Technician

 

New ATP-Pilots

Photo: Maarten & Eddy, First Officers ATP

 

First Boeing 737-800 water salute

Photo: Unknown

 

Svalbard

Photo: Thomas Holm, Captain CRJ

 

Loading B-767

Photo: Graeme Pryke, Captain 767

 

Morning view in ATP cockpit

Photo: Carl Klein, First Officer ATP

 

737-800 Line up in Liege

Photo: Christian Vanguers, Mechanic

 

737 Approach in Jersey

Photo: Tom Masterman

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